Conspiracy: Why the Rational Believe the Irrational

By Michael Shermer

Michael Shermer explains why people believe conspiracy theories and how to tell real conspiracies from false ones. Shermer looks at the psychology, history and politics behind conspiracy thinking, from the JFK assassination to vaccines and elections. He argues that such beliefs are often rational responses to real conspiracies and offers tools for evaluating claims and talking with believers. The book was published in 2022.

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